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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-12-29
Canadian Pacific steamers.

GLASGOW, Dec. 24.-Three steel steam
ers Of 5000 tons burden have been con-
tracted for by the Canadian Pacific Rail-
road company, The steamers will be
built at the Fairfield yard on the Clyde,
and will be used In the Canadian Pacific
commands Japanese service
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-12-29
olese.and's Present to the Pope.

BALTIMORE, Dec. ga special dis
patch from Rome to the Sun says the
present from President Cleveland to the
pope has arrived. The present is copy
of the United States constitution beauti-
fully engrossed and richly bound in book
form :.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-12-29
WSst Bun Her own lIints.

Cry OF MkxIco, Dec. 22.-It is re-
rnrtcd that the government, which has
aivcn notice to all mint eoptractors that
lacy must turn over the Ffpts in four
months TO duly appointed representatives
az the treasury, win run the minis Itself,
th1s cffecting q large annual saving
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-12-29
duluth Building improvements.

DULUTH, Dec. 22.-Figures of the total
improvements in Duluth for the year
show an amount nearly reaching s., soa,-
O0o Ia building the sum expended
reached S2,414, 400, the total Number of
new structures being $50, compared with
$50 last year.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-12-29
uaxn,arI.et nIanumant.

CHICAGO, Dec. 21.-The first meeting
of the Haymarket monument committee
was held Tuesday, and it was decided to
stop the inflow OF money, as the COG
on hand was deemed ample to erect q
suitable memorial of the heroism of the
,,o,:cA
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-12-29
PENSION Kx.niner Resigned.

EAv CLAIRE, WIS. Dec. 27.-George
e Jennings, special pension examiner
'sr he Northwestern Wisconsin district,
co. rcYigned He will locate in Mime
spoi,E In the practice Of law. He is sue
~ sx.rll by J. Il. Donahoe.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-12-29
Ne Cause for indictments.

IsusUqUFs lows. Dec. 23.-The Jones
~cnnty grand jury, which has been for
several days investigating the charges of
corrupt and dishonorabie practices
against A. e. Martin, ex-warden Of the
Anamosa penitentfary, report that they
found 20 cause Tor bill of ipdictmept
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-12-29
Smith and Kilrain.

LONDON, Dec. s7.-Smith and Kilrain
have been engaged to box nightly at the
Aquarium for a week in February.
They will receive s., 600 for the exhibi-
tions.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-12-29
Number of united yyor,men.

SCRANTON, Penn, Dec. 24-Grand
Master Workman Dougan, of the An
cient Order of United Workmen, says
that there are now 10000 members of
that organization in the United States
and Canada
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-12-29
St. Paul Gable Line Finished.

ST. PAUL, Dec. 23.-The work OF
threading the cable on the new cable line
was completed Thursday. The manag-
ers hope to have everything in readiness
for running cars the first week in Jann-
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-12-29
To Erect Big smelling Works

HELENA, NJ T., Dec. PA company,
headed by ex-Goyernor Hauser, of Nom
tana, Henry Willard and other Northern
Pacific officials, will build gigantic smelt
ing works here, costing over $500, 600.
Work is to commence within sixty days.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-12-29
sseo. ono Fron I,,onor r.icenses.

ST. PAUL, Dec. e3.-One hundred and
ten applications fer licenses have been
fled with the. city clerk up to Thursday
night. 1t is estimated that at least 300
licenses will be issued at the 81 900 rate.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-12-29
Raeeher.s Successor.

BROOKLYN, N. Y, Dec. 27.-There is
talk that Rev. Thomas K. Beecher, Of
Elmira, will be called to fill his brothers
place in Plymouth church.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-12-29
"FoR THE BLOOD IS THE Lice, y
CONSUMPTION.

which is scrofula of tho Lungs, is arrested
earlier stages of the disease. From its mar
velous power over this terribly fatal disease
when first Offering this now world famed rem
edy to the public, DR.. Pierce thought seriously
of calling it his CONSUMPTION CURE" but
abandoned that name as too restrictive for
medicine which, from its wonderful COM
bination of tonic, or strengthening, Alternative,
or blood-cleansing, anti-bilious, pectoral, and
nutritive properties, is unequaled, not only
as a remedy, for Consumption, but for all
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-12-29
Don't Wait

Until your hair becomes dry, thin, and
gray before giving the attention needed
to preserve its beauty and vitality.
Keep on your toilet-table bottle of
Ayers Hair yigor-the only dressing
you require for tho hair-and use little,
daily, to preserve the natural color and
prevent badness.
Thomas Munday, Sharon Grove, KY,
writes: "Several months ago my hair
commenced falling out, and in few
weeks my head was almost bald. I
tried many remedies, but they did no
good. / finally bought bottle of Ayers
lair yigor, end, after using only part
of the contents, my head was covered
with heavy growth of hair. recon-
mend your preparation as the best hair
restorer in the world
My hair was faded and dry" writes
Mabel C. Hardy, of Delavan, ILL.,; shut
after using bottle of Ayers Hair vigor
it became black and glossy"
Ayers Hair Vigor,
Sold by Druggists and Perfumers.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-12-29
DANIEL MANNING.
Death Of the Ex-Secretary at Al
!; bany, N. Y, After q Linger-
! Ing Illness. ~
He Passes Away Quietly and Without
Pain-The Remains Placed
ut Rest. ~

/ ALBANY, Dec. 26.-Mr. Manning seemed
to rally considerably Saturday morning,
but about o'clock in the afternoon he
was breathing faster, with shortened
breath No mark Of death was on his
,countenance, and, though Mr.. Manning
had repeatedly requested his family not
20 witness his passing away, IL was
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-12-29
CURES 49,. gssEagnRS.

from common Blotch, or Eruption, to the
gorGt Scrofula. Salt-Theum, !" Fever-sores, :"
Scaly or Rough Skin, in short, all diseases
caused by bad blood are conquered by this
powerful, purifying. and invigoratirg medi-
sine. Great Eating Ulcers rapidly heal under
its benign in 1uence. Especially has it mani
tested its potency in curing letter. Eczema,
Erysipelas, Boiis Carbunclcs, Sore Eyes, Scroll
sious Sores and Swellings, Hip-joint Disease.
and Enlarged Glands. Send ten cents in
clamps for O large Treatise, with colored
plates, on Skin Diseases, or the same amount
for Treatise on Scrofulous Affections.
"FoR TIE BLOOD IS THE LIFE. !"
Thoroughly cleanse it by using Or. Pierce,s
Golden Medical Discovery, and good
digestion, fair skin, buoyant spirits, vital
strength and bodily health will be estahlished
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RECENT LITERATURE.

ONLY A FARMERS DAUGHTER. By T.. Her
bert Andrews. Published by Rand Mentally 4
Co, Chicago. Price y cents
This is a pleasant little story, embodying a
delightful romance, and the plot is carried
through with mach skill. 1t makes very in.
teresting reading.
BROTHER AGAINST BROTHER; A STORY
or THE GREAT REBELLION. By John r.
Musiek. author Of The Banker OF Bedford. "
etc. Published by J. 5. ogiivie & Co.. 81 Rose
81. New York city. Price . cents.
This is well-told story Of the experiences o.
two brothers who took different sides in the
great struggle, and fought it through to the
bitter end.
ID. Lothrop Company will publish in the
early Fall charming story by Miss Mary G.
Darling. Boston writer. who has done some
excellent work. Gladys: A Romance" is nc
common story. The people, some of whom ara
BOstOnians are such as one likes to meet, and
the style throughout is fine and pure.
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ny an overwhelming popular vote tie franchise vas
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December I'd, A. d. 1879
q any Sf1fe - - F'~~~
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TURNED oUT IN JIG OLD AeE.

Among the clerks dismissed last week was
one who had been in Government employ for
80 years. He was once bright, ambitious and
capable. and attained to n salary Of 81 500.
Then he grew careless took 10 moderate
drinking" which Is the bane Of so many clerks,
was reduced from time 10 time, until he got as
low ~ 81, 200, aud finally. at the age Of CO. is
turned out on the world without resources OF
any kind
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A GAR. RdIiIon.

Comrades throughout the country who desire
to be fully posted regarding the Grand Army
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The National tribune., 1887-09-08

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Senator ]. II. yOnes's luck has taken a we'll
sustained upward turn, and be has been max
ing great deal of money in the last few years.
IL will be remembered that when he first came
10 the Senate from Nevada lac was very
wealtby-was one Of the "Silver Kings"-
but an adverse current set in, which brought
him TO the verge Of bankruptcy. The current
began 20 set the other way about three years
ago, and IL looks as IL he will soon be better of
than he ever was. All his mines, and especi-
ally those la Alaska, are very productive, and
be was lucky enough 10 have on hand quite a
quantity Of land around Los Angeles, which
has shared in the enormous advancement OF
prices OF real estate in that region. Nobody
cnyies Senator Jones and his good fortune. for
he deserves IL. aud there is no more generous
man with his money, when he has IL, In the
Senate lie viii make good use Of every dollar
that he gets.
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NVTANTED-The addresses 0f the following persons.
wv or e dead the address Of their nearest heir ADJ
dress TUE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, Washington, ID. c.:
AFRO Blaksee Co. c. 4th Mich. Cav, formerly OF ia
Dorado Kan Adelbert ID. Culver. late Co. - 4h Mich.
Inf formerly of Helix, Ore Lewis Gatchal late Co. Il.
sth baftaiiOn N. H. Cav. formerly Of Fihcld. Wis;
Elizabeth Hahn widow OF Henry Hahn, late sergeant.
Co. O. I'd Ohio H. A., formerly of Hamilton, O.; John
Edwards late Co H. 43d ILL.,, formerly Of Jefferson City,
Mo- and Columbus, Ind: Joseph Hall, late Co T. pSth
w. formerly of Liberty Square, Pa; George Kempf.
Iafe Co A. 23d Ohio, formerly OF Soldiers Home d. g;
Wilhelm Senhen late Co. Il sist Pa formerly Of Lehgh-
ton, Pa; Thomas p. White, late Co. D, Sd y. ;. Inf.
formerly OF soldiers Home D. c.; Mary Z. Warren.
sister of Nathan r. Warren, Co. l. 9ith N Y, formerly
OF H0lley ~ " John Curtis late Co. A, 9th U. ;. Cay
formerly OK Soldiers Home. d. c. 2e6-W
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VI. a. DAUPHIN, New Orleanl
W. n DahtN IaIlts lfeW Ufielfl3, La
Address Registered Letters to
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK.
New Orleans, La.

QEMEMQED That the presence Of Generals Beau
tlLHlLuDLll regard and Early who are in charge
OF the drawings Is guarantee OF absolute fairness ana
integrity that the chances all equa and that no on
can possibly divine what number will draw Prize.
REMEMBER that the payment OF all Prizes IL
GtARANFEED BY -FOUR NATIONAL.
BANKS Of New Orleans, and the Tickets are signed
by the President OF Institution, whose chartered
rights recognized in the highest Courts therefore,
beware of any limitations or anonymous schemes.
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CAPTURING A LOCOMOTIVE,
A BOOK OF THRILLING INTEREST,

n BUM Or AFfHILLINLI IN EKEO I ;
which is literally true No secondary incident in thu
whole produced such deep sensation as The xpoits
OF the . Engine Thieves as the rebels designated
them. This book, written By of the survivors, tells
the story in avery straightforward fascinating way 10
Is handsomely gotten up we'll illustrated and every
interested in the should not fail read IT, Il
inst the thing put into the hands OF boys who thirst
for stories OF adventure and danger. Agents can
make fine wages selling IT, 10 is Just the thing for
teachers cleTCymen lawyers sewing machine and insur
agents, Students and men and women VINO are
unable TO do hard physical labor % sell Any capable
active or woman make from e % so day tax
ing orders for it. Write for terms to agents ETC. sent 20
any address on receipt Of sL50. Address.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-11-05
AN INTELLIGENT JUROR.

Cacle fo0'o ldooo Co0cofniuG Law and
Kindred subjects.
"Are you . citizen of WyandOtte
Connty:" asked the Hon. 1kiley Wag-
gener Of an old colored man who hob
bled into the jury box with the aid of .
long hickory cane.
Il is. sah." replied the aged darkey.
..How long have you been such?"
IL donno. sah."
'.Have you formed or expressed an
opinion about the case?'
well. / donno. have resulted the
matter considerable. and when my mind
was fully rectified I went down to de
track. I met the sheriff. and he told
me to reappcar. and l left.
Have you formed an opinion that
the train was wrecked by accident or
design?"
"Yes. sab; I think it was wrecked by
'zisn."
care you opposed to capital punish
ment:'
mo. sah."
''DO you know what capital punish.
ment is?''
mo. sah."
..Have you any conscientious scru-
ples?"
mo. l have not"
DO you think that . man should be
hanged for MURDER"
"Yes. sah."
IF the evidence in the case should
show the defendant to be guilty Of MUIR
der would you hesitate to find q verdict
Of guilty because the penalty might be
death?"
'.Yes sab. would"
'.In the trial Of the case would you
b controlled by the evidence or BY
what you have hearl?"
Il would to the hest Of my ability"
Would the evidence control you in
arriving at a verdict"
mot il ! could help it."
'.Do you know what an oath is?''
IL does not"
I'm the trial Of the case would yo',
feel yourself bound by your oath?
Il has not 'hected on that subject,
sab. "-Kassas CITY Times.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-11-05
LITTLE 6Y LITTLE

W. ~ . roaring river pouring
kails The summer rain,
nut with sprinkle, pat .r, tinklo,
On roof and hill, and plain.
Orop by drop-how the green leaves erovi
Drop By drop-how the fair buds bow.
me SHOWS that cover the bare earth over
10 wrap her winter sleep.
Fy nitner, thither. feather by feather.
Until they lie knee-deep.
Elake by fake guards the bulb from harm.
eiake bS make il the wheat kept warm.
The orchard gladdcns the ere and reddens
With apples all its trees:
bot not in . minute was drawn within it
The sweets OF sun and breeze:
1ne black seed first. then the tender shoot.
Ine trunk, the blossom, and now the fruit.
Never were seven-league- boots given
Except In the fairy tale.
Nor can wishing hurry the speed. or carry
One over peak and dale.
Step ny step. in shine and shade
10 the long road travelled. the journey made.
Second by second time is reckoned.
As winged arc they Is bees.
Too swift for counting. yet soon amounting
To years and centuries
Every tick OF the clock says one,
And all IL can do for the world is done
Small however the true endeavor,
Great may its outcome be.
burden lightcned: . lone life Frightened:
A slave TO sin set tree:
The sick and the sorrowing visited.
The naked clothed and the hungry fed.
Mrs. Clara Dosy Bates, IN S. s. 7Gnes.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-11-05
FOR OUR YOUNG FOLKS
AN OLD STORY.

3here ID . story that have been told,
And it's Just - old ~ babies arc old:
Tor sweet Mother Eve, as every one knoWA,
Told to her babies the tale Of the toes
Told to her babies how ten little toes.
Each ono - pink ~ the pinkest pink rosa.
Once on . time were naughty and bad.
And sorrow and trouble in Consequence had:
How the big toe wanted butter and bread
After his mamma had put him to bed;
And this lying next said: "Sposen We 50
Down TO the pantry and get IL. you know"
And this wicked toe cried: Come along. quick
Let's sugar the butter ever 80 thick"
And this naughty toe said: Jelly for No
Top Of the butter and sugar, you sea-"
And this little toe cried: ''Goody! let's 90;
Wen slip down the stairs 80 quiet and SLOW"
So ten rObber toes, all tipped with red.
Stole silently out OF their snowy white beds
While this wicked toe, 50 jolly and fat,
Helped nine naughty toes TO pittypst-pas
Along the big hall. with pillars Of white.
ApA down the back stairs devoid Of light.
The1 this little toe got terrible scare.
For Ae thought in the dark of . grizzly bear.
Ind this little toe said: '.Nurse must be night
Bout gobbles and witches living u night"
And this little toe said: "A fox may be hid
In the hat-rack box right under the lid"
And this little toe cried: "Dearie me! oh,
Lions and tigers Is coming. know"
Then mamma came out with tho beautiful
light.
Caught ten robber toes al ready for flight
Yes, she caught and kissed those ten rob6ee
toes
TN redder they were than any rod rose.
Lille T. Barr, IL " r Zsdepeadsnf.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-11-05

Even . child sometimes ascribcs the
neglect Of the ordinary social duties
and courtesies by one Of its companions
to the true cause. but usually children
are only frank enough to speak their
minds on the subject
A little child. seeing another. some
what older than herself. looking in At
the garden gate. ran to her in u most
friendly manner.
..What is 90 name?" she asked, sew.
cral times, without receiving IN answer.
..Where do 90 lib?" she continued,
with the same effect.
The visitor then slowly walked away.
and the socially inclined child called
after her: bib my lub to 90 mamma.
20 toopid!'.-YoEth's CompasieA
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-11-05
turies-I do not know how :ohs.

turies-I do not know how :oh:.
lost all idea Of time and place. All
was silent. From without the noise nj
the storm and the whistling of the wind
came to lie softcncd and sad. like
moans. l could not picture to myself
the assassin who was cominS-who was
there perhaps. In that state of horror.
could see only little Lizzie. fair. rosy
and frank. with her doll and her great
hat: I could see her sleeping in her
fathers arms; now and then she lightly
raised her eyelids and disclosed her
eyes. which seemed to me to be bold.
imp!acable. cruel. murderous.
The door opened. but as softly as the
scratching Of a mouse. I bit my lips
till the blood came. to keep from crying
out. Now man stepped in with gliding
tread. with infinite precautions To avoid
touching the furniture. 1t seemed to
me as il I could see the cruel. clutching
fingers gliding over my clothes. search
ing my pockets. Then the steps came
nearer. seemed to Craze me. l felt that
the man was bending over the bed. that
he struck one fierce blow. Then I knew
nothing more.
When l recovered consciousness, the
room had become silent again. But
fright held me nailed to the spot. At
length l decided IL escape. with what
caution you may imagine. On tiptoe I
gained the door. which had not been
closed. Not a sound. not breath.
Feeling my way. I passed into the hall.
waited to see head thrust suddenly
from out the shadows. = knife CLEAN in
the dark. But nO-the brute. glutted
with crime. slept without remorse. I
descended the stairs. drew the bolt of the
door. and. half fainting. with the blood
frozen into my veins, fell into the
gutter of the deserted street.
Doctor Bertram had listened to my
recital with the deepest interest.
'And there found you. Mr.. Furniss.
and in what 4 state! Could you recog-
nizc the house?"
"Yes." l replied; ''but TO wha. end?"
"Well. let me cure you. and then we
shall go together to the house Of these
assassins."
Eight Gays later the doctor and I
stood in Lower Abbey street recos-
nizei the terrible house. All the blinds
were drawn; in front of the door
placard was placed. bearing the legend:
ITO Let"
Inquired Of the former residents
from ncighbor.
They have been gone month or
more." she replied. "It's great pity,
for they were very nice people. y
Translated for the Argonant. from the
French of Octare Nirbeau.